Sewage-dumping water companies will be monitored more closely through the roll-out of more detection systems. The Environment Agency today said that from next year, utility providers in England and Wales …
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‘Loyal’ customers help alcohol subscription service Beer52 weather disposable income hit
A “loyal” customer base helped alcohol subscription service Beer52 weather the “challenging trading environment” during its latest financial year. The Edinburgh-based company said its results have been impacted by high …
NHS crisis driving surge in UK private health admissions to more than 900,000
The private health services is expected to see over 900,000 private admissions in 2024, as the surge in demand for the private healthcare continues as the crisis in the NHS …
Ofgem price cap: The time of day your household uses energy could impact future bills
A “more dynamic” price cap could be introduced by Ofgem based on the time of day households use its energy, it has been revealed. The energy regulator has launched a …
Digital 9 Infrastructure pays off debt ahead of wind-down vote
Digital 9 Infrastructure has paid off £273.5m in debt ahead of a shareholder meeting today that will decide the company’s future. In a stock exchange notice today, the investment trust …
Exclusive: ThinCats builds £300m fund to boost British businesses
A £300m fund has been unveiled by alternative lender ThinCats in order to boost British businesses. The fund will target ‘high-growth, owner-managed’ companies in London and the South East as …
This Danube cruise beats other river cruises – it’s spacious with brilliant food
This river Danube cruises beats other river cruises for its spaciousness, says Alan Edwards Confession time. How many of us have done ‘just a little bit of work’ while away …
Gamma Communications hikes dividend and kicks off buyback as chief hails European business growth
Gamma Communications has hiked its dividend and kicked off a £35m share buyback after a strong performance from its European business drove up profit and revenue. The firm increased its …
Peel Hunt-backed Retailbook lands £2.5m ahead of expected green light from City regulator
Investment bank Peel Hunt has announced that Retailbook, the company it founded to give retail investors access to IPOs, has raised £2.5m as it expects imminent authorisation from the City …
Henry Boot ups dividend as developer optimistic about UK property market
Developer Henry Boot has increased its dividend for the year as the firm remains hopeful about green shoots in the UK’s property market. This morning, the group proposed a final …